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Places of Interest

Cuddalore is the District
Head Quarters located 190kms from the State Capital. Cuddalore first rose to prominence
during the reign of Pallavas and Medivial Chola rulers. Later followed by Pandyas,
Vijayanagar Empire, Nayaks of Thanjavur and Madurai, Marathas and Tippu Sultan.
Foreign powers of French and British have also ruled this
area. The Gadilam River (also called Kedilam) that flows
through Cuddalore dissects the region of Old Town and Thirupadiripuliyur.Gadilam Castle built in the 18th Century by Nawab
Umdat-ul-Umara is located to the north of Gadilam river.

This industrial city is nearer to Puduchery on one side and Chidambaram on the other.
Lovely beaches, important temples, proximity to popular destinations nearby attracts
a large number of tourists from different parts of India. Schools, Arts- Science
and Engineering colleges, Government Hospital, Municipal maternity homes and Private
Hospitals takes care of the Education and Healthcare needs of the citizens. The
District Population is 26,05,914 [census 2011] and City’s population
is 1,73,361.

How to reach here Road : Convenient, Frequent and efficient Transport system connects
this town to destinations all around the State.
Rail : Meter gauge service connects to the State Capital.
Airport : Chennai International Airport is 190 kms from Cuddalore.

Places of Interest 1. Lignite Mines at Neyveli : It is 45 kms from Cuddalore. They
are biggest open mines. The Lignite mines here supply the fuel required for two
Thermal Power Stations here at Neyveli. Apart from fertilizer and coal, there are
units manufacturing bye-products from the Lignite.

2. Silver – Beach Devanampattinam : It is situated on the east
of Cuddalore Town. Horse Riding, Boating and Chindrens’ play area attracts large
number of tourists to this Beach. It is the second longest beach on the Coromandel
Coast and considered to be one of the longest beaches in Asia.
3.Port Novo : It is also called as Parangipettai
and it is 23 kms from Cuddalore. This is famous for the battle between the forces
of the Mysore Maharaja and Britain during the
pre-independence war. It was ruled by the Portuguese first and then followed
by the Dutch and British. Remains of the Portuguese fort is located
here. Annamalai University has established a Marine Biological Research Station
in this town.

4.Bhuvanagiri [44kms] : It is on the banks of River Velar. This
is the birth place of Sri Raghavendratheertha as
Venkatanatha [called as Mantralaya Mahan] in 1595 . His
parents were Thimanna Bhatta and Gopikamba. Silk weaving
is every household activity of this town. Bhuvanagiri Silk Textiles
have their own brand equity all over the world.
5.Padaleswarar
Temple :Padaleswarar- Aunthuva Nayaki Temple dedicated
to Lord Siva is located within the city of Cuddalore. Saivite Saints Appar,
Thirugnana Sambanthar, Arunagiri Nathar have visited this temple
and have sung hymns in praise of the God.
6.Thiruvanthipuram[6kms] : Lord Vishnu is called as Devanatha
Swami and Achuthan in this temple and
it is located on the banks of Gadilam River, at Thiruvanthipuram.
Vaishnavite Saint Thirumangai Azhwar had worshipped Perumal
here and had have sung hymns [mangalasasanam] in praise
of Perumal. 10 day Chithirai [Apr-May] Devanatha Perumal
Brahhmotsavam, 10 days Vasantha Utsavam in May-June are
some of the important festivals of this temple.

7.Thiruvathigai[22kms] : Veeratteswarar Temple, is the 26th Siva
Temple, on the northern bank of Cauvery River, finds reference in the Thevaram
sung by Thirunavukkarasar. Masi Magam [Feb-Mar]
, 10 day Kamadagana utsavam and Brahmmostsavam are the important
festivals of this temple.